In the music series, the male protagonist writes a self-help manual for the inner world

Chen Xinghua looked at the girls coming in and out of the open door, observing whether Toyokawa Shoko and Deng were there. At the same time, he put his hands in his pockets and played with some boxed objects.

...After all, exercise that can strengthen the body is not something that can only be done at home.

Suddenly, a striking gray hair came into his sight.

Chen Xinghua immediately straightened up and waved towards the eye-catching gray.

"Hey! Deng, Xiangzi... here, here."

“And Aine?”

Chen Xinghua showed a confused expression, but it quickly disappeared.

Since Chihaya Aine, Deng and Toyokawa Shoko seem to be from the same school, it is not surprising that they walked out of the school at the same time.

"Good afternoon! How was your day?"

Chihaya Aine also waved with her left hand, which was not yet holding the lamp, hiding the worry that flashed across her face.

Why is he here?

Are you here to wait for me?

Or are you waiting for the light... or maybe Xiangzi?

If it's the latter, why should I wait for them? Or will I be abandoned again?

The only glimmer in Chihaya Aine's gray pupils faded away, even though he had clearly promised to be my friend for life.

...Then, if he breaks this promise, what should I do?

Catch him? Catch him! Catch him.

Chihaya Aine clenched her fingers.

Deng turned his head and glanced at Aiyin's expression, then let go of the arm that he had been holding tightly, allowing her to quickly walk towards Chen Xinghua.

...Because Chihaya Aine now can no longer escape from the vortex of gravity.

Since you are sure that there is no escape, there is no need to hold on tight.

"Not bad."

Chen Xinghua walked forward, closing the distance between himself and Chihaya Aine.

When the distance was close enough, he saw Chihaya Aine's eyes which were gradually being taken over by gravity.

Aiyin, this is...

Is it because you are afraid that the things in the "precognitive dream" will happen again in real life?

"By the way, how have you been lately, Aine?"

Chihaya Aine subconsciously turned her head slightly away, covering the bag of books hanging on her shoulder.

"Well... it's not so bad. Besides practicing guitar, I also have to help Deng with the astronomy club's daily reports, and occasionally watch the old albums of the super cute Sumimi group."

“Come to think of it, we remember that our band hasn’t even held a live performance since its inception.”

Chen Xinghua extended his hand towards Chihaya Aine, clearly inviting her to hold the hand he offered her.

He felt that it might be difficult to convince Aine with words alone that what happened in the "precognitive dream" could not happen in reality.

How about explaining this to Aine through actions?

...He explained to her that even if the band held a live, "CRYCHIC" would still be impossible to revive. He could no longer imagine what kind of situation would have to happen to make Toyokawa Shoko quit AveMujica and rebuild "CRYCHIC" with her childhood sweetheart Mutsu Wakaba.

“A band that has never performed live in a live house can only be considered a studio band at best.”

Hearing this, Chihaya Aine couldn't help but swallow her saliva and held Chen Xinghua's wrist with some fear.

“If we hold a live, what will happen if the band disbands?”

She said softly.

If it was just the band disbanding, then it would be fine... because Chihaya Aine felt that she had been prepared for the band to disband a long time ago.

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Chapter 328 But what if things develop more than this?

But what if there’s more to it than that?

Chihaya Aine turned her head and saw Toyokawa Shoko with a hint of confusion on her face. She suddenly felt that her behavior was a bit bad, as she actually showed a little bit of dislike for Toyokawa Shoko.

By the way, Xiao Xiangxiang probably has no idea why I have a bad feeling towards her.

But... she just couldn't help it.

Chihaya Aine suddenly increased the strength of her hands in front of Toyokawa Shoko and held Chen Xinghua's hand tighter.

…She was about to pull back “CRYCHIC”, wasn’t that enough, was she going to take away her last hope?

This is not allowed.

"Even if things get to the worst, I will always be with you."

Chen Xinghua took a small step forward, so that his face was just one step away from touching Chihaya Aine's face.

As the physical distance got closer, Chihaya Aine lifted her nose and gently sniffed the scent coming from Chen Xinghua.

Things have taken a turn for the worst?

Does it mean that "CRYCHIC" uses the body of an unknown band of lights to throw me aside again?

"Is this a commitment? The kind that lasts a lifetime?"

A glimmer of light appeared in her eyes again, but her hand still tightly grasped Chen Xinghua's palm, refusing to let go, like a traveler who saw an oasis in the desert.

"Actually, if you refuse, I can understand...after all, life is very long."

Chihaya Aine pretended to be nonchalant, but her wandering eyes revealed her true thoughts.

"I have to think about it carefully."

"Sure, Aine."

Chen Xinghua looked directly into Chihaya Aine's uncertain pupils and took the promise from the bottom of her heart.

The pink-haired girl puffed out her lips, took a few steps forward, and hugged Chen Xinghua.

Sure enough, I am still a selfish guy and don’t want him to leave me at all.

...even if it means taking extreme measures.

Chihaya Aine lowered her head, thankful that things hadn't gotten that bad yet.

But to be honest, a lifelong band is a lifelong thing, a lifelong friend is also a lifelong thing, so what about a lifelong husband-wife relationship...that's also a lifelong thing, right?

"Also, I think it's time for our band to have a name. We should find some time to discuss it with everyone... The specific name isn't important."

Chen Xinghua hugged Chihaya Aine's warm body tightly.

"It's important that the band finally has a name, rather than just being called that band or something like that."

"How's Anon Tokyo?"

Chihaya Aine said one of the names that Chihaya Aine had prepared for the unknown band.

She remembered that "Chihaya Aine" had prepared many names for her unknown band, but unfortunately, none of the names she had prepared were used until the unknown band disbanded.

"Even if I agree, Lixi, Sushi and the others won't agree... Lixi will probably say... ahem."

Chen Xinghua shook his head and coughed a few times.

Anon Tokyo, isn't this the band name that includes Aine's name?

Chen Xinghua remembered that Chihaya Aine seemed to have mentioned the name of this band before.

"...This is everyone's band, not just yours. So when you're thinking of a band name, you have to consider everyone's opinions, especially Deng's."

Chen Xinghua said in the tone of Shiina Riki.

When seeing the intimate interaction between Chihaya Aine and her boyfriend, Toyokawa Shoko did not feel much jealousy or anger in her heart.

...After all, the person who should be most angry at this moment is Goto Ichiri, not Toyokawa Shoko.

She just looked at Chihaya Aine's expression strangely, curious why Chihaya Aine felt a vague sense of rejection towards her?

Was it because he hated her close relationship with Xinghua?

...It doesn't seem like that's the reason.

Because if that's the reason, Chihaya Aine should also hate Kito, not just me.

“…Actually, I don’t really hate Xiao Xiangxiang.”

As if she could see the confusion in Toyokawa Shoko's heart, Chihaya Aine smiled and took Chen Xinghua's arm.

As long as you don't take the last thing from me, I won't hate you. Chihaya Aine added in her heart.

"It's just that I encountered some bad things before, so I took my emotions out on Xiao Xiangxiang. I hope Xiao Xiangxiang doesn't mind too much."

Chen Xinghua, who was listening at the side, felt that he seemed to understand the reason why Chihaya Aine was taking her anger out on others.

Is it the one in the "precognitive dream" where Shoko Toyokawa reorganized "CRYCHIC" and optimized Aine?

"Can you please not call me Xiao Xiangxiang? You can call me Xiangzi or Xiaoxiang."

Toyokawa Shoko crossed her arms and frowned.

"Hey, but I think the word 'Xiao Xiang Xiang' is very cute."

Feeling the warmth coming from her palm, Chihaya Aine said with a smile.

In fact, Chihaya Aine had long felt that it would not be impossible to expand the old band "CRYCHIC" from a five-member band to a seven-member band.

There is no strict rule that a band can only consist of six or even seven people. Anyway, it is not a professional band. It is just a high school band that everyone gets together to have fun.

"It's not cute at all. Please don't call me that anymore."

Shoko Toyokawa suppressed her emotions and spoke calmly.

"Back to the topic again, Xiao Xiangxiang, when did you and Xinghua meet? And how did you meet?"

Chihaya Aine still did not change the way she addressed Toyokawa Shoko.

"Did you know him before you and I met?"

Chihaya Aine gently poked Chen Xinghua's arm and asked him.

Until now, Chihaya Aine still doesn't know what position Toyokawa Shoko holds in Chen Xinghua's heart.

Are they just friends? Or are they more than friends?

If it is the latter, how should I treat her?

Just as Chihaya Aine was thinking about these questions, a light appeared behind Chen Xinghua at some point and naturally took Chen Xinghua's free hand.

"Aren't you going back together?"

Deng looked at Chihaya Aine, Toyokawa Shoko, and Chen Xinghua and extended an invitation.